VOICES
When  you  speak  forth God’s  truth, Speak  your  heart  out.    ~1 Corinthians 14

FORUM at FIRST PRESBYTERIAN

Sundays at 9:50 a.m.   September 18, 2011 - May 20, 2012

What is God’s voice?
How can we hear it?
What effect can it have on our lives?
Can it change how we treat others?
How have creative humans reflected God’s voice?
What can & should our own voice be?
How can our voice be heard and make a difference?

HUMAN VOICES  How do those inspired express their spiritual voices?

Music: October 23 – Marc Falk, Coe Music Chair & Choir Director

Art: November 6 - Bob Naujoks, Mount Mercy & Kirkwood Art

Film: November 13 - Jerry Elsea, Retired Gazette Opinion Editor

Poetry/Literature: November 20 - Marianne Taylor, Kirkwood English

The Media: November 27 - Chuck Peters, Gazette Communications President

Public Policy: Voices of Reason – December 4 - Bruce Nesmith, Coe Political Science

GOD’S VOICE WITHIN US  How can God enter our being?

Religious Experience – January 8, 2012 Dan Lehn, Coe Psychology

The Soul – January 15 - Cynthia Madsen, Certified Spiritual Director

Spiritual Experiences: Today’s Christian Understandings – January  22, 2012 - Gary Conners Boe, Four Oaks Counselor & Retired Lutheran Pastor

Peace at the End – February 5 - Chirantan Ghosh, Oncologist

 
RESPONDING TO GOD'S VOICE    How can our voice be heard?

Making Relationships Work – April 15, 2012 - John Harvey, IA Psychology

Assertive or Aggressive in Relationships - April 22, 2012 - Catherine Deming, Family Counselor

Non-Violence and Radical Change - April 29, 2012 - Kim Lanegran, Coe Political Science

Civil Discourse: Can it be civil? - May 6, 2012 - Tyler Olson, State Representative

Influencing Government – May 13, 2012 - Ron Corbett, Cedar Rapids Mayor 

Local Churches Speak – May 20, 2012 - Ted  Miller, First Presbyterian Senior Pastor